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Overview |
Mission College | CSM | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,747 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missioncollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mission College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,080 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,438 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,395 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,224 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 64% |
Admission |
Mission College | CSM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Mission College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mission College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Mission College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mission College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mission College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Mission College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 5,747 students)
Mission College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mission College or CSM?
- Mission College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Mission College than College of San Mateo ($10,080.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Mission College ($6,344 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mission College are 7.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,438 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mission College than College of San Mateo (70% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 13.8% larger than aid received Mission College ($7,086 vs. $6,224)
Which college is harder to get into, Mission College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Mission College .
Mission College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mission College or CSM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSM and Mission College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $2,800 more per year than Mission College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,000)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mission College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/